We take the KTM Super Adventure S and the Aprilia Tuareg 660 off road around the Elan Valley in Wales This is the clash of the titans – the reigning king of the adventure world is the KTM 1290 Super Adventure, but BMW has put a spanner in the works with their A Techno Beast. I felt a bit uneasy before climbing aboard the 1290 Super Adventure S.Not only because it’s a big, no-nonsense bike at 215 kg dry (474 lbs) – and I'm not exactly the largest After spending two days riding the 1290 Super Adventure on Gran Canaria, a volcanic island off the northwest coast of Africa, I was left wondering if there’s anything it doesn’t do well. To get more power, KTM borrowed the cylinders, pistons and con rods from the 1290 Super Duke R, bumping the LC8 V-twin’s displacement from 1,195cc to 1 Just like its little brother, the 890 Adventure, KTM has given the 1290 Super Adventure saddlebag-style fuel tanks that hang down either side of the bike. The resulting lower centre of gravity makes it feel superbly balanced, particularly at slow speeds, and there’s nothing top-heavy about it, even if you find yourself off balance. KTM already offers the 1290 Super Adventure S and the more off-road-oriented 1290 Super Adventure R, but the base version is expected to be a street-biased machine like the “S” but without The KTM 1290 Super Adventure R is known for its off-road ability The KTM 1290 Super Adventure R costs $36,760 ride away as tested but, without the optional Tech Pack, you can get it for $34,785. There is also a road-friendly S version which is cheaper again. It can be switched to off-road mode but better still, it can be switched off — absolutely vital for riding off-road where skids aren’t just for kids. KTM 1290 Super Adventure S test ride The lazy nature of a V-twin engine with bags of low-down torque makes for a great touring or adventure bike. I had a 2015 super adventure t. Was an awesome bike. Sold it for the 890r, which is better suited off road than the t. The 890r has the new tank, that holds gas low. That feature really helps handling in the twisties. i can imagine how much better handling is on the new 1290sa. I wish ktm would have added the new tank on the gt. The 1301 cc V-Twin engine makes this machine a beast that is ready-to-conquer any terrain. It is the same engine that will feature in the 2021 KTM 1290 Super Duke GT The motor can generate and deliver a power of 160 HP and a torque force of 103 lb.-ft. It will be a hell of a bike to pop-wheelies in. In case you don't know how to, let us show eU2p.